Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Affenpinscher	French Bulldog	Brussels Griffon
Origins	Germany France	England France	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	147	4	94
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names	Affen, Affie, African Terrier, Monkey Dog, Monkey Terrier	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgian Griffon, Griffon
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Belgian Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1200	$2000-$4000	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	8 pounds (3.5 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.	9 pounds (4 kg)
Height	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)
Avg. Height	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hair & Care - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Coat	Wiry	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Rough Smooth
Colors	Belge Tan Red Black Silver	Brindle Cream Fawn White	Belge Black Black & Tan Red
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Affenpinschers shed none to minimal.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Brussels Griffons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Temperament	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Alert Inquisitive Sensitive Companionable Selfish Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Affenpinscher's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Affenpinschers are quite easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Brussels Griffons are hard to train.
Playfulness	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	Brussels Griffons, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Affenpinschers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Affenpinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Brussels Griffons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Affenpinschers need a lot of social interaction.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Brussels Griffons are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Average: The Brussels Griffon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Affenpinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Brussels Griffons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Affenpinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Brussels Griffons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Brussels Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Affenpinschers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Brussels Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Affenpinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Brussels Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Affenpinschers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Brussels Griffons don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Affenpinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Affenpinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brussels Griffons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Affenpinschers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brussels Griffons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Stranger Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Affenpinschers are not kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Brussels Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Brussels Griffons are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Affenpinschers are generally with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Brussels Griffons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Affenpinschers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Brussels Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Brussels Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Health Issues	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brussels Griffon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes
Energy Level	Affenpinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Brussels Griffons have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Affenpinschers have an average exercise need.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Brussels Griffons exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Affenpinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Brussels Griffons like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brussels Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Brussels Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Brussels Griffon is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Affenpinscher vs French Bulldog vs Brussels Griffon

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-3 puppies	3-5 puppies	1-3 puppies
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